NC251 over Beaverdam Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1684 · Structure no. 000000000210048
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC251 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC251 over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC251 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC251 over Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NC251 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC251 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC251 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.